by "arl" (arl1968)
Published 11/18/2017 at 17:07
by "arl" (arl1968)
Published 11/18/2017 at 17:07
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I’m driving 650 miles to Indiana see my Dad and Stepmom. I’m going to load the road bike up on the roof in anticipation of 2 semi-warm days of biking (which is pretty unusual for Indy this time of year).
The oil, she is changed. The car, she is washed. The winter tires, they are on.
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
11/18/2017 at 17:11, STARS: 0
Enjoy the Pence-country!
We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving here, but I might ride to Valle because we do get a break #Globalism
"facw" (facw)
11/18/2017 at 17:12, STARS: 0
Flying up to Boston on Tuesday. A little far for the car. Currently have the dog stuffed in her carrier to get her used to the idea of being in there for a bit.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
11/18/2017 at 17:14, STARS: 0
Home to Omaha from college
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
11/18/2017 at 17:21, STARS: 0
Work
"boredalways" (boredalway666)
11/18/2017 at 17:25, STARS: 0
Couch, because I can’t afford travel right now.
"JeepJeremy" (jeepjeremy)
11/18/2017 at 17:26, STARS: 0
I’m just going about 15 miles up the road to my grandparents for turkey day. It’ll be awesome. My aunt makes a big meal and she’s a wonderful cook. I’m stoked. I’ll be taking my 5 year old daughter with me and she’ll be super stoked too. Eating isn’t a big deal for her but she loves her great grandparents and she’ll get to play with the dogs.
Good times!
Have fun in Indiana. I’m in Ohio.
Be safe motoring! You have a very cool Golf!
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
11/18/2017 at 17:40, STARS: 0
Spending time with the in laws for thanksgiving. Friday we’re heading up for a weekend at Estes Park
"gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee" (gogmorgo)
11/18/2017 at 18:01, STARS: 0
Thanksgiving isn’t for another ten months. No idea what I’ll be doing.
"m-b-w loves his SUBAROO" (m-b-w)
11/18/2017 at 18:02, STARS: 0
Driving 500ish miles to meet my Mom and Grandma at my Grandma at my Grandma’s brother’s house in Atlanta on Tuesday, then driving 400 miles back to Greensboro NC on Friday, and then 200 back to Wilmington on Monday..
"Brickman" (legomaniacman)
11/18/2017 at 18:08, STARS: 0
Right here. Everyone else comes to me :)
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 18:26, STARS: 1
Thanks, it’s a good little road trip car. The miles should fly by.
The holidays are fun with kids. My son is 13 so he’s in that too-school-for-school mode. But he let’s his guard down now and then and has fun.
I’ll wave as I cross the Ohio flatlands!
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 18:27, STARS: 0
Oh yea, that’s a bit of long haul for a holiday drive. Have fun with the dog. Ours is staying with friends. I can’t take a 95lb lab in the GTI with my family.
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 18:27, STARS: 0
Nice!
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 18:28, STARS: 1
Thankfully my family stays away from political discussions over the holidays.
Enjoy your break!
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 18:28, STARS: 0
Nice.
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 18:29, STARS: 0
10 months? Hmm...what country are you in?
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 18:29, STARS: 0
Hey, nothing wrong with some downtime on a couch.
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 18:29, STARS: 1
Good and bad! We do that at Christmas.
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 18:29, STARS: 1
Nice.
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 18:30, STARS: 0
Ah, bummer. Hope you get some good grub!
"Svart Smart, traded in his Smart" (svartsmart)
11/18/2017 at 18:40, STARS: 0
I’m driving from Seattle to Portland with the parents to visit some relatives. We’re taking their 2014 Forester, which is joyless to drive, but I don’t mind riding in the back seat.
"XJDano" (xjdano)
11/18/2017 at 18:54, STARS: 0
About 40 minutes to my inlaws.
"fhrblig" (fhrblig)
11/18/2017 at 18:57, STARS: 0
I’m leaving Monday to visit my mom and stepdad in the south end of the state. We’re going to have Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday night. Then I’m driving back and will spend Thanksgiving day with my partner and his parents. Unfortunately my partner works retail, so he is stuck working every day (though only 10-2 on Thanksgiving day). I wish he was able to come with me to my parents.
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 19:27, STARS: 1
I say we vote to close all retail establishments on Thanksgiving!
I grew up with divorced parents, so I know the holiday-jog myself. Lots of driving back and forth.
Have a good one!
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 19:29, STARS: 0
You need a Forester XT with a tune. :) But I hear you, my Mom has a base Outback. Boring, but reliable car.
I think I’d throw myself out the window if I had to take a trip with some of my relatives. Hope yours goes well.
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 19:30, STARS: 0
Just far enough away to be able to make an excuse to leave early for the dog, the kid, the whatever. :)
"fhrblig" (fhrblig)
11/18/2017 at 19:44, STARS: 0
Thanks! I agree about closing on Thanksgiving, but this 10 am to 2 PM shift is better than in years past because he doesn’t have to open again until 6am Friday. Other years he’s had to open at 8 or 10 pm and work into the morning.
"Svart Smart, traded in his Smart" (svartsmart)
11/18/2017 at 20:03, STARS: 0
It’s just my parents so I’ll be fine for a few hours. I’m a better driver than my dad, but I’m mature enough to realize it’s not worth voicing my criticism anymore. If he gets into an accident, he can sort it out with the insurance companies.
My brother, much like you, carries his bike on the roof of his VW (CC) when he takes a road trip. For his wedding weekend back in September, he brought his bike from Nashville to Evansville, Ind.
"Old Red Wagon" (wr10)
11/18/2017 at 20:10, STARS: 0
About ten minutes down the road to my aunt and uncle’s place. I’m in Texas and all of my family is in California so I’ll be staying local for Thanksgiving. I’m flying home for Christmas and New Year’s.
"f86sabre" (f86sabre)
11/18/2017 at 20:22, STARS: 0
We are in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. We flew down Friday and go home Wednesday. Back in time for Turkey.
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
11/18/2017 at 20:31, STARS: 0
Flying to Oakland Thursday morning for Turkey Day with a whole bunch of family. I’m not even staying 24 hours before flying out again—to Italy. Expect pictures of Fiats, probably.
"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
11/18/2017 at 20:44, STARS: 0
About 5 miles to my Aunts.
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 20:46, STARS: 0
There’s a certain beauty to ditching the car and flying. My son and wife are flying out to Indy a few days after I drive out so he doesn’t miss any school. While I like driving the GTI, eleven hours in the car is a long day.
Have a good Texas Turkey Day!
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 20:46, STARS: 0
Sounds warm!
"Tristan" (casselts)
11/18/2017 at 20:47, STARS: 0
Rome. Me, the Mrs. and our 1 yo daughter fly out in the morning. It was a completely spontaneous trip that came to fruition about a month and a half ago. I am excite.
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 20:48, STARS: 0
Sweet! We were in Italy last summer. I miss the espresso. Oh God, the Italians do espresso right.
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 20:48, STARS: 1
Short and sweet. Makes for easy travel.
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 20:54, STARS: 0
Well that will be fantastic! Wife and I did 3 walking tours with the company “walksofitaly.com”. They were great. We did the night tour of the Colosseum, the Vatican, and the Crypts and Catacombs tour. They were all amazing, but might be tough with a little one. Great tour company though. So much history in Rome, you just sort of walk around in a daze after the tour.
"arl" (arl1968)
11/18/2017 at 20:57, STARS: 0
Yea, my Dad’s still a good driver, but my Mom scares the crap out of me now. She’s in her 70’s and age seems to be catching up with her fast. Sucks to see your parents start the decline from which you know there is no recovery. Sigh.
"gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee" (gogmorgo)
11/18/2017 at 22:00, STARS: 0
It’s been almost six weeks, I rounded up.
"Old Red Wagon" (wr10)
11/18/2017 at 22:19, STARS: 0
Yeah definitely. I love to drive but San Antonio to Los Angeles is pretty far. I’m also in the military so I’d have to take two extra days of leave just to account for travel time. I’ll take the 3 hour flight in this scenario.
"MINIGTI" (76tr6)
11/19/2017 at 00:45, STARS: 0
Have to drive about 7 hours by myself on thanksgiving day to pick up the wife and infant.
The MINI should be checked in to a body shop by then and I should have a free rental. I’m thinking of seeing if I can pay a little extra to upgrade to something nice for my trip and leave the GTI Home.
Or I could take the 1985 XJ6. What say ye?
"arl" (arl1968)
11/19/2017 at 06:08, STARS: 0
Rental. It’s always interesting to drive something different, even it’s to realize you hate the thing six ways to Sunday. Or you come out of it pleasantly surprised.
For that long of a drive it’s also nice to know you’ll be in a dead-reliable (though boring,) vehicle. And sometimes when you get to the counter you get a free upgrade, or offered an upgrade for a lot less than what the prices are on their website.